Attorney General's News Release

August 31, 2007

Product recall: Nixon points to latest recalled children’s product from China

The Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Case

Jefferson City, Mo. — Parents, particularly those buying school supplies, should be aware of a recall this week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Attorney General Jay Nixon says. The item being recalled is a paint and crayon set sold by Toys “R” Us called The Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Case. Company officials say lead was used in the ink on the carrying case, as well as in the paints included in the product.

Nixon says consumers who own the Imaginarium should return it to any Toys “R” Us location for store credit. More information is available on Nixon’s online recall clearinghouse at ago.mo.gov.

“We have seen several products from China, particularly toys, that have been recalled this summer because of problems with lead paint,” Nixon said. “I urge parents to use my Web site and other resources to be alert for products that may prove to be hazardous.”

Toys “R” Us says consumers in the past year have bought more than 27,000 Imaginariums, which contain crayons, colored pencils, paints, a ruler and a pencil sharpener. It retailed for about $20.

For more information on this and other recent recalls, visit Nixon’s Web site, ago.mo.gov. The online recall clearinghouse covers items recalled by several different federal agencies, including toys, medicine, cars, food and other categories. The site has received nearly 9,000 visitors since its launch in mid-August.

Inquiries from consumers should be directed to consumer@ago.mo.gov or 1-800-392-8222 (from within Missouri) or 573-751-3321 (outside Missouri).

All media inquiries should be directed to Press Secretary John Fougere.

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